Bricasti M1 DAC
Model 1 Dual Mono Digital to Analog Converter
- Description
Description
The Special Edition M1 builds on the success of the Classic M1 and adds some of the improvements offered in the new flagship Limited Edition Gold M1. Presented in the classic anodized black and aluminum finish, the M1 Special Edition incorporates Stillpoints feet that are engineered and optimised exclusively for the design. The added stability improves isolation from vibration which translates to a more transparent sonic presentation. Point to-point wiring, a labor intensive process, improves signal flow by eliminating various connectors which can degrade a signals performance. Finally, the next generation power improvements have been incorporated in this edition to further improve filtering of unwanted noise and power ripple.
Network Player Option
First incorporated for the M12 Dual Mono Source Controller, The Bricasti network interface and media renderer option allows any M1 to be seen as a DNLA device on an audio network and server as an audio device to play or stream to through a wired connection on your network. Now you can run wired data longer distances without loss in quality so your network server can go anywhere you choose.
Features
- High-performance MDx processor.
- Newly engineered feet with Stillpoints for improved isolation.
- Point-to-point wiring.
- power capacitor improvements.
- DSD64, DSD128 and DSD 256 playback.
- Dedicated dual mono design.
- Highly acclaimed, proprietary filter technology.
- Extremely low jitter @ 6 picoseconds.
- Supports sample rates of up to 352.8kHz and 24 bits.
- Minimum and linear phase filters.
M1 Remote Control
The M1 remote control provides full control of the M1 and is now a standard feature of the M1. The M1 remote is also available as an upgrade kit to be added to any M1.
Videos
Making the M1
Reviews
AudioXpress, Gary Galo
“…the Bricasti M1 Special Edition is simply the finest digital audio playback that I have ever heard.”
Dagogo, Ed Momkus
“The M1 is one of the best DACs available on the market at any price.”
Audio Stream, Steven Blaskin
“The Bricasti Design M1 DAC belongs in my top ranking of DACs that I have had the pleasure to review.”
Audio Esoterica, Edgar Kramer
“it may just be as good as digital sound can get.”
Haute, Philippe David
“La jeune firme américaine Bricasti a créé un convertisseur audionumérique de haut de gamme et atypique”
Vumetre, Pierre Fontaine and Laurent Thorin
“Le M1 offre une écoute ouverte et cristalline sans accentuer le moindre élément de façon inappropriée, et tou- jours avec un confort délicieux.”
Stereophile, John Atkinson
“Bricasti Design’s M1 is a Class A+ digital processor…Enthusiastically recommended.”
Stereophile, John Marks
“The best digital playback I ever heard.”
Hifinews
“However you look at it − sound quality, construction, engineering, test bench performance − the M1 hits the spot.”
Dlaudio, Hong Ruifen
“我再多講、你再多睇亦是紙上試音，到 中環聲之島親耳聽個究竟最實際!”
Product Specifications
Digital Inputs
| Connector | Format | Sample Rates |
|---|---|---|
| USB (USB-2) | PCM, DSD (Native & DoP) | 44.1 kHz – 384 kHz, DSD 64x, 128x, 256x |
| XLR (AES/EBU, 24-bit Single Wire) | PCM | 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz |
| RCA (SPDIF) | PCM | 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz |
| Toslink (Fiber Optic) | PCM | 44.1 kHz – 96 kHz |
| Ethernet (optional) | PCM, DSD Native | 44.1 kHz – 384 kHz, DSD 128 |
Frequency Response (Digital I/O)
| Sample Rate | Frequency Response |
|---|---|
| 48 kHz | DC – 24 kHz |
| 192 kHz | DC – 96 kHz |
Analog Section – XLR Balanced
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Connector | XLR balanced (pin 2 hot) |
| Impedance | 40 ohm |
| Max Output Level | +22 dBm |
| Min Output Level | +8 dBm |
| D/A Conversion | 24-bit delta sigma, 8x oversampling |
| Frequency Response @ 44.1k | 10 Hz – 20 kHz (+0 dB, –0.2 dB) |
| Dynamic Range | >120 dB A-Weighted |
| THD+N @ 1 kHz | 0.0006% @ 0 dBFS / 0.0004% @ –30 dBFS |
Analog Section – RCA
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Connector | RCA |
| Impedance | 40 ohm |
| Output Level | +8 dBm (2V RMS) |
| D/A Conversion | 24-bit delta sigma, 8x oversampling |
| Frequency Response @ 44.1k | 10 Hz – 20 kHz (–0.2 dB) |
| Dynamic Range | >120 dB A-Weighted |
| THD+N @ 1 kHz | 0.0006% @ 0 dBFS / 0.0004% @ –30 dBFS |
Documents / Links
